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Class II Recall

IMMULITE 2000 Systems HCG [200 Tests, material number 10381206, catalog number L2KCG] and [600 Tests, material number 10

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for IMMULITE 2000 Systems HCG [200 Tests, material number 10381206, catalog number L by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.. Reason: Potential for falsely elevated hCG results due to sample carryover in serum and urine patient samples, as well as quality control samples and adjusto.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1015-2022

Action Date

2022-05-04

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

IMMULITE 2000 Systems HCG [200 Tests, material number 10381206, catalog number L2KCG] and [600 Tests, material number 10381194, catalog number L2KCG6]

Lot/Code Info: 8 production lots: 463, 464, 466, 467, 469, 470, 471, 472, [UDI for 200 tests: (01)00630414961132(10)463(17)20220228, (01)00630414961132(10)464(17)20220331, (01)00630414961132(10)466(17)20220331, (01)00630414961132(10)467(17)20220531, (01)00630414961132(10)469(17)20220731, (01)00630414961132(10)470(17)20220930, (01)00630414961132(10)471(17)20221130, (01)00630414961132(10)472(17)20230228] [UDI for 600 tests: (01)00630414961149(10)463(17)20220228, 01)00630414961149(10)464(17)20220331, (01)00630414961149(10)466(17)20220331, (01)00630414961149(10)467(17)20220531, (01)00630414961149(10)469(17)20220731, (01)00630414961149(10)470(17)20220930, (01)00630414961149(10)471(17)20221130, (01)00630414961149(10)472(17)20230228]

Quantity Affected: 10,755 boxes (533 US, 10,222 OUS)

Reason for Recall

Potential for falsely elevated hCG results due to sample carryover in serum and urine patient samples, as well as quality control samples and adjustors.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WI, WY and OUS: 81 countries.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-02-22

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 155 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. have FDA actions?

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. has 166 FDA actions in our database, including 142 recalls and 24 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1015-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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